Sarasota, FL – Dental Care Alliance (DCA) is pleased to announce Dale M. Hockel, Jr. has joined the company as its Chief Operating Officer (COO).
As COO, Hockel will be responsible for driving continued organic growth, optimizing operational performance and improving service capabilities at DCA’s Sarasota-based corporate support campus and throughout its 265 affiliated dental practices in the Eastern U.S.
“Dale has demonstrated success as a strong leader in healthcare management operations, and I’m pleased to have someone of his caliber join the DCA team,” said Jerry Rhodes, CEO. “DCA is positioned for significant growth in 2018, and Dale is an integral player in achieving that goal.”
Prior to joining DCA, Hockel served as COO for Alliance HealthCare Services, leading strategic planning, business development, patient experience, and operational performance for radiology and imaging facilities across the U.S. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Management Science from Buena Vista University, an MBA from Indiana Wesleyan University and is a Fellow with the American College of Healthcare Executives.
Established in 1991, DCA is one of the country’s largest and most respected multi-brand dental support organizations. Today DCA supports more than 265 affiliated dental practices in 15 states. DCA-affiliated dentists join a family of more than 660 like-minded associate and partner dentists, along with a support team of industry experts working together to advance dental service without compromising patient care. DCA-supported practices encompass all facets of general dentistry and all recognized dental specialties. DCA offers dental professionals groundbreaking affiliation and partnership opportunities for every career stage.
